The India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 is now available following the release of the first merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment. Candidates who applied under the Schedule-II, July 2026 cycle can check the shortlisted candidates' list through the official recruitment portal.
The cut-off helps candidates understand the marks associated with shortlisting for GDS posts. Applicants should check the relevant postal circle's merit list and carefully read the instructions provided for the next stage of recruitment.
Candidates can refer to the following details to identify the relevant recruitment cycle and check the latest selection information.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Department of Posts, India |
| Recruitment Name | India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 |
| Recruitment Cycle | Schedule-II, July 2026 |
| Posts | Gramin Dak Sevak, BPM and ABPM/Dak Sevak |
| Cut Off Status | Released with the first merit list |
| Merit List Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Selection Basis | Class 10 marks and applicable recruitment rules |
| Examination | No written examination |
| Result Format | Merit list PDF |
| Next Stage | Document verification |
| Official Website | India Post GDS Official Portal |
The 1st Selection List is published separately for each postal circle. Download your state's PDF file from the table below:
| State/Circle-Wise Links for India Post GDS Result 2026 1st Merit List | ||
| Postal Circle / State | Local Language Requirement | 1st Merit List PDF Link |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | Download PDF |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | Download PDF |
| Bihar | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Delhi | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | Download PDF |
| Haryana | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | Download PDF |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Karnataka | Kannada | Download PDF |
| Kerala | Malayalam | Download PDF |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Maharashtra | Marathi / Konkani | Download PDF |
| North Eastern | English / Hindi / Manipuri / Mizo / Khasi | Download PDF |
| Odisha | Odia | Download PDF |
| Punjab | Punjabi / English | Download PDF |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | Download PDF |
| Telangana | Telugu | Download PDF |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | Download PDF |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | Download PDF |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali / English | Download PDF |
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Follow these steps to access the merit list and verify your details.
Visit the official India Post GDS website.
Navigate to the shortlisted candidates section for Schedule-II, July 2026.
Choose the relevant postal circle from the available options.
Open the first merit list PDF for that circle.
Use the search function in the PDF viewer to locate your registration details.
Download and save the PDF for future reference.
India Post has announced the GDS Recruitment 2026 July cycle for a total of 23,757 vacancies. The India Post GDS Result 2026, along with the cut-off marks, is now available on the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The cut-off marks are not declared in advance; they represent the percentage obtained by the last shortlisted candidate for a particular postal circle and category.
India Post GDS recruitment follows a merit-based selection process rather than a conventional written examination. Class 10 marks play a central role in preparing the merit list, subject to the applicable recruitment rules.
The cut-off may differ between postal circles and candidate categories. Candidates should therefore check the relevant official list instead of relying on cut-off figures from a different recruitment cycle.
The following factors are relevant when reviewing the cut-off:
Class 10 marks considered for merit preparation.
Postal circle and division associated with the post.
Candidate category and applicable recruitment provisions.
Number of posts and the merit position of shortlisted applicants.
Candidates whose details appear in the shortlist should proceed according to the instructions issued by India Post. Shortlisting does not remove the requirement to complete the prescribed verification process.
Applicants should:
Read the document verification instructions in the merit list.
Check the deadline and the designated office for verification.
Keep their original documents ready along with the required photocopies.
Verify that their personal and educational details match the submitted application.
Follow any additional instructions issued by the recruiting authority.
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